by Laura | Jan 15, 2016 | Book Publishing Topics, Editing-Writing How To
Many people want to write a book, but either do not have the time or writing skills to go about it themselves. This may describe you. How do you do it? Hire a ghostwriter. It may sound easy because there are many to choose from these days. However, to successfully...
by Laura | Dec 22, 2015 | Editing-Writing How To
I hope you have had a great 2015! To celebrate the winter solstice (today) and holiday season, from now through the end of the year, I have a holiday offer for you: Holiday Offer: 20% Discount on Editorial Services This year I have continued providing a range of...
by Laura | Sep 2, 2015 | Book Publishing Topics, Editing-Writing How To
In traditional book publishing, once you finish writing your book you find an agent who will submit it to publishers, and then you can wait up to several months to find out whether it has been accepted or rejected. Publishers very often employ “first readers” to go...
by Laura | Jul 29, 2015 | Editing-Writing How To, Nonfiction Related
I recently had the pleasure of asking essayist Meghan Daum about the art of essay writing. Meghan is the author of four books, most recently the original essay collection, The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects of Discussion. She is also the editor of a collection of...
by Laura | Jul 22, 2015 | Book Publishing Topics, Editing-Writing How To, Nonfiction Related
You have finished your draft manuscript, worked with an editor on developmental and line edits, and hired a proofreader who has done one round of proof. You’re feeling great about your book, and thinking you’re done, right? If you’re smart about...
by Laura | Jul 15, 2015 | Book Publishing Topics, Editing-Writing How To
What do fiction and nonfiction have in common that make both work? Eric Nelson, an editor turned agent, has some good wisdom. In a word: It’s all about choice. For fiction, Nelson says when it comes to what makes for plot, it’s all about the choices the...